PARTY PLEASING MEATLOAF

Party Pleasing Meatloaf image

Provided by Carolyn Parke

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

11/2 c cracker crumbs
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
6 oz tomato paste
2 eggs, beaten
1 medium sweet onion, chopped fine
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped fine
1 1/2 c cottage cheese, small curd
6-8 oz mushrooms, fresh, chopped
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1 tsp parsley flakes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 c mozzarella , shredded

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In large bowl, combine 1 cup cracker crumbs, with pork, beef, eggs, tomato paste, onion, red pepper, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
3. Put half of mixture in an 8X8 baking pan.
4. In another bowl, combine cottage cheese, mushroom pieces, remaining cracker crumbs, parsley, and cheese. Spread over meat mixture in pan.
5. Top with the remaining meat mixture. Note: You can mix 1/4 cup ketchup with 1 teaspoon Worchester, and 2 TBLs brown sugar together and top off meat loaf if you prefer a glaze. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.